SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 2 metro areas compared
At $35,340, median pay for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $38,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,340, median pay for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $38,300 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,010 and $36,840. The lowest tenth earn under $34,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,450.
New Haven leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 557th of 575 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −11.2% |
| 25th | $34,010 | −11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $35,340 | −7.7% |
| 75th | $36,840 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $43,450 | +13.4% |
| Mean | $36,690 | −4.2% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $35,340 buys what $34,112 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,112US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,340 a year, 7.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $43,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $36,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $35,340, or $16.99 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,300, so pay in Hartford, CT is 7.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hartford, CT earns more than $43,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Haven, at $36,930 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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